Europe
European Finance Regulator Calls Crypto ‘Volatile’ but Innovative
The European Securities and Markets Authority published a report on financial trends and risks last week.
Arcane Crypto Orders First Batch of Mining Rigs
The Norwegian investment firm is entering crypto mining.
Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Triples Valuation to $4.1B
Vienna-based crypto exchange Bitpanda raised $263 million in a Series C funding round led by U.S. tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, valuing the company at $4.1 billion. It comes five months after a Series B raise that valued the firm at $1.2 billion and made Bitpanda Austria's first tech unicorn. CEO Eric Demuth discusses how his investment platform achieves rapid growth and differentiates from its competitors and crypto's state in Europe.
Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Raises $263M at $4.1B Valuation
Crowned Austria’s first tech unicorn in March, the firm is now worth even more.
Changing Crypto Trading Patterns Reveal the Market’s Power Shift to the West
A recent blockchain analysis revealed that on Coinbase, Gemini and Kraken, exchanges that are more popular among users in the West, the average weekend bitcoin trading volume is growing relative to the average weekday volume, pointing to a dramatic shift in trading patterns this year from Asia to North America and Europe.
German Crypto Startups Welcome $415B 'Spezialfonds' Law, Even if the Impact Is Small So Far
A new German law allows for $415 billion in new crypto investment. But, given the conservative nature of "spezialfonds," the money might take time to arrive.
Spain Opposition Party Introduces Bill to Allow Mortgage Payments With Crypto
Presented by the opposition leading party, Partido Popular, the project also includes the creation of a national crypto assets council.
Binance to Wind Down Derivatives in Europe, Malaysia Orders Closure
Binance’s regulatory woes worsened Friday as Malaysia ordered it to halt operations in the country. This comes amid news the world's largest crypto exchange plans to wind down futures and derivatives products across Europe. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of Binance as pressure grows from global regulators.
EU-Backed Investment Fund Puts $30M Into Crypto VC Firm's New $130M Vehicle
The backing of Fabric Ventures marks the first time a fund affiliated with the European Commission has invested in digital assets.
The Node: Europe's Hidden Agenda on Crypto Wallets
Although Europe isn't banning anonymous crypto wallets, proposed rule changes could hurt the crypto industry. It's time to fight back.
